Americans love small business. If you ask them which institution in the country they trust the most, small business comes out right on top. We small business people are more trusted than big business, labor – even more than the church and the military.
But now, America, it’s time to put your money where your heart is. Spend money with small business. Do it now – especially during the holidays. And I’m going to tell you how.
Many of you spent the last 20 months buying almost everything online. As a result, huge online companies and delivery services got even richer than they already were. Trust me, that humongous company named after a South American river doesn’t need you. Hey, the owner literally sends his money into outer space.
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Meanwhile, your local small businesses – the retailers, the restaurants, the grocers, the salons – really do need your money. So does your local community. The money you spend with local businesses – especially small businesses – circulates in your hometown, creating jobs and improving your own economy. The taxes you pay when you patronize a small business supports your schools and roads and fire departments.
Small businesses need your support and your money – especially during the holidays. So here are six things you can do to support your local small businesses that you’ll find enjoyable, convenient, and with…
